just did this but mine wasnt this easy. the bolt that holds the pin in center was sheered off. some drove it this way and pretty well ruined the spool. i had to beatthe pin out2 inches cut it off, beat it out cut it off, you get the point. was alot easier than i thought putting back together. this was the rearend in a truck project i got and not my monte so i figured that would be a good experiment. seams fine and no whining or noises.